Origin
Killeen, TX
Evening in Killeen on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Killeen, TX to Bellaire, TX
Drive Time
3h 56m
Distance
198.1 mi
319 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 43m
★
6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Killeen, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Bellaire, TX
Mark Direen
Trip Overview
Traveling from Killeen to Bellaire covers 198.1 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 56 minutes. Because this route is a relatively manageable distance, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $29 on fuel for the journey. You will be traveling entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, ensuring a consistent geographic feel as you navigate toward your destination. Given the turn-heavy nature of this local drive, it is best approached as a straightforward, functional trip rather than a high-speed interstate sprint.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99 miles from Killeen, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a very different experience than a standard highway cruise, as this route is defined by its turn-heavy, local-road personality. With a highway share of 0%, you won't find yourself settling into a long, monotonous interstate rhythm. Instead, you will navigate through various local segments, including East Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Edwards Drive, and I-14 East. Because there is no extended stretch of uninterrupted highway, the drive requires more active attention behind the wheel. Prepare for a constant change in scenery and pace as you transition through the various local road segments.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Earl Rudder Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Earl Rudder Freeway and Aggie Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 198.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
6.2 mi into trip
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~11m in
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I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway
Merge onto I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.8 mi into trip
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~29m in
Take the exit toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 301
Toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Av...
8
197.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 55m in
Take the exit toward Bellaire Boulevard, Evergreen Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward Bellaire Boulevard, Evergreen Street
7
198.1 mi into trip
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~3h 56m in
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West Loop South Frontage Road
Turn left onto West Loop South Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between Killeen, TX and Bellaire, TX, road signs point toward Fm 2305 and Spur 515: Conroe.
Fm 2305
24 mi in
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~30m
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via South General Bruce Drive
Spur 515: Conroe
130.5 mi in
|
~2h 34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Earl Rudder Freeway | 30.1 mi | 31m |
| Aggie Expressway | 24.7 mi | 27m |
| FM 485 | 20.4 mi | 25m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 979 | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| South State Highway 6 | 13.7 mi | 14m |
| West Adams Avenue | 12 mi | 14m |
| Central Texas Expressway | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| Tomball Parkway | 10 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
North Earl Rudder Freeway
— 30.1 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen, TX and Bellaire, TX.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
83 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn left onto US 190 Bus
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
4
Turn slight right onto Edwards Drive
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Edwards Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 14 East, US 190 East
6
Merge onto I 14; US 190
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Central Texas Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 35; US 190
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 301
Toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto South General Bruce Drive
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South General Bruce Drive
Toward TX 53, FM 2305
10
Turn slight right
222 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn slight right onto TX 53
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Central Avenue
12
Turn left onto TX 53; Spur 290
216 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 3rd Street
13
Turn right onto TX 53
12 mi
·
14 min
·
West Adams Avenue
14
Turn right onto FM 485
20 mi
·
25 min
·
FM 485
15
Turn left onto FM 979
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 979
16
Continue on FM 979
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Browning Street
17
Turn right onto TX 6
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
18
Continue on TX 6
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North State Highway 6
19
Continue on US 79; TX 6
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Market Street
20
Continue on US 190; TX 6
14 mi
·
14 min
·
South State Highway 6
21
Continue on US 190; TX 6
30 mi
·
31 min
·
North Earl Rudder Freeway
22
Continue on TX 6
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 6
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe
24
Turn straight onto TX 105
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Highway 6
25
Turn left onto TX 105
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 105
26
Turn straight onto TX 249
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Aggie Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on TX 249 Toll
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
MCTRA 249 Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on TBT
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Tomball Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on TX 249
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Tomball Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn right onto North Houston Rosslyn Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
North Houston Rosslyn Road
Use the right lane.
31
Continue on Bingle Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Bingle Road
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
32
Turn left onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
33
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 290 East
34
Merge onto US 290
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Use the straight lane.
35
Merge onto I 610
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Loop North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Bellaire Boulevard, Evergreen Street
Use the slight right lane.
37
Turn straight onto West Loop South Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Loop South Frontage Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
38
Turn left onto Bellaire Boulevard
351 ft
·
20 sec
·
Bellaire Boulevard
39
Turn left onto West Loop South Frontage Road
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Loop South Frontage Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
40
Arrive at destination
West Loop South Frontage Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a roughly four-hour drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the midday heat and unpredictable local traffic patterns. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and manage your fuel, keeping that $29 budget in mind for your fill-up. Because the route relies heavily on local roads rather than major interstates, keep a close eye on your navigation system to ensure you don't miss any turns. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to adjust your pace based on local road conditions. Remember that since this is not a high-speed highway route, your arrival time may fluctuate depending on local traffic flow.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99 miles from Killeen, TX, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellaire, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Killeen, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Killeen, TX
This is one driving day of about 198.1 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Killeen, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Earl Rudder Freeway for about 30.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99 mi from Killeen, TX · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99 miles from Killeen, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bellaire, TX
The final approach into Bellaire, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bellaire, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.26 one way
$60.52 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.16 | $66.32 |
| premium | $4.59 | $35.81 | $71.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.01 | $88.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.74
Tomball Tollway
(7 mi)
$0.49
MCTRA 249 Tollway
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.80 | $9.51 |
| Efficient EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.33 | $7.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.73 | $12.68 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bellaire, TX
Evening in Bellaire on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Killeen, TX to Bellaire, TX covers 198.1 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Earl Rudder Freeway, Aggie Expressway, FM 485. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99 miles from Killeen, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 198.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Killeen, TX and Bellaire, TX, road signs point toward Fm 2305 and Spur 515: Conroe.
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